Advertisement FlyerThis position provides Spanish translation and interpretation to Spanish-speaking patients and customers of the in all areas of the clinic and immunization setting. This role rotates between clinical/medical interpreting and nursing tasks. Performs a variety of clerical and nursing tasks in recording and maintaining patient data and reports and providing information to individuals and families who are recipients of local health services. Duties include assisting medical providers and nurses with standard nursing and laboratory functions. Work is performed under the guidance and supervision of professional health personnel and evaluated constantly for satisfactory completion. Due to the medically sensitive client examinations and services that require the in-person presence of an interpreter, this position will only accept female applicants.
• General knowledge of the program area, regulations, policies, and procedures to which assigned• Skill in Spanish fluency sufficient to meet the needs of the organization and the population served • Some knowledge of common health and safety precautions in working in local health departments • Knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and patient privacy practices • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and associates
• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and one (1) year of experience in interpreting and translating English and Spanish language in a setting that requires a knowledge of the programs or services. Demonstrates the fluency and skill necessary to meet the needs of the organization and client populations served.
• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. The worker will be required to complete respiratory training and respirator fittingThe County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity employer.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical.
Moore County is an E-verify Participant.
